interceptive orthodontics

Introduction

Two day course provides practical information based on proven science for pediatric dentists about managing the developing dentition and occlusion and its effect on the well-being of children and adolescents. Management includes the recognition, diagnosis, and appropriate treatment of dentofacial abnormalities, so that they can provide the best oral health care for their patients.

Intended Learning Objectives

The candidate should develop the following skills:

Identify normal growth & development patterns.

Detect early occlusal abnormalities.

Recognize the proper treatment timing.

Guide the eruption of the permanent teeth.

Control of oral habits.

Management of space problems in children.

How to use space regainers.

Early correction of anterior & posterior crossbite.

Management of anterior open bite in children.

Differentiate between dental and skeletal problems.

Recognize orthopedic correction of skeletal discrepancies that could be accomplished in the young, growing patient.

Hands on:

Fabricate band & loop space maintainer.

Course Agenda

(Day 1)

Dr.Sarah M.Shafik

Preventive Orthodontics

Identify normal growth and development patterns.

Detect early occlusal abnormalities.

Recognise the proper treatment timing.

Guide the eruption of the permanent teeth.

Control of oral habits.

Management of space problems in children.

(Day 2)

Dr.Noha Hussein

Interceptive Orthodontics

How to use space regainers.

Early correction of anterior and posterior crossbite.

Management of anterior open bite in children.

Differentiate between dental and skeletal problems.

Recognize orthopedic correction of skeletal discrepancies that could be accomplished in the young, growing patient.